moon facts Flashcards

1
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definition of rotation?

A

rotation-the action of rotating around an axis

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2
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definition of revolution.

A

revolution-a complete change

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3
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What does the moon do for planet Earth?

A

Makes our climate stable and gives us tides

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4
Q

Does the moon orbit the Sun?

A

yes

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5
Q

What causes the moon to look different in the sky each night?

A

it is constantly moving in relation to Earth and the Sun

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6
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How many days does it take for the moon to complete all 8 phases?

A

29.5 days

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7
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What causes our 4 seasons on Earth?

A

Earth’s axis is tilted

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8
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What is the exosphere

A

the outermost region of a planet’s atmosphere.

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9
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what is the first moon stage

A

new moon

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10
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what is the second moon stage

A

waxing Crescent:

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11
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what is the third moon phase

A

First Quarter

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12
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what is the fourth moon phase

A

Waxing Gibbous

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13
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what is the fifth moon phase

A

Full Moon

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14
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what is the sixth moon phase

A

Waning Gibbous:

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15
Q

what is the seventh moon phase

A

Third Quarter

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16
Q

what is the 8th moon phase

A

waning crescent